Temporary Scribe (Accessibility Support Assistant)

Delaware County Community College; Marple Township (PA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

Delaware County Community College seeks a Temporary Scribe (Accessibility Support Assistant) to support students with disabilities under the Office of Disability Services. The role requires accurate, confidential scribing during exams, classes, and assignments, recording responses verbatim and reading back when requested.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, reliability, and attention to detail, with the ability to work with students, faculty, and ODS staff.

Qualifications

• Scribe role requires accurate, verbatim recording of student responses.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional conduct in a campus setting.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, and Disability Services staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide approved scribing services during exams, quizzes, and class activities.
• Record student responses verbatim without interpretation or prompting.
• Read back responses upon request to ensure accuracy.
• Follow disability services testing and accommodation procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and materials.
• Arrive reliably for all scheduled assignments.
• Communicate professionally with students, faculty, testing personnel, and ODS staff.
• Document services provided as required by ODS.

Skills

Scribing

Student support

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School diploma/GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Delaware County Community College (DCCC), located outside of the Philadelphia Metro area, is looking for a dedicated and dynamicTemporary Scribe (Accessibility Support Assistant).

Reporting to the Director of Disability Services, the Scribe (Accessibility Support Assistant) is responsible for providing approved scribing services to students with disabilities in accordance with accommodation determinations made by the Office of Disability Services (ODS). The Scribe serves as a neutral facilitator who accurately records student responses during examinations, classroom activities, assignments, and other approved academic activities without influencing content, providing assistance beyond the approved accommodation, or altering academic standards. The Scribe must maintain student confidentiality, exercise professionalism, and adhere to all ODS policies and procedures. This position requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and ODS staff.

1. Provide approved scribing services for students with disabilities during exams, quizzes, classroom activities, and other approved academic tasks.
2. Accurately record student responses verbatim without interpretation, editing, prompting, or influencing content.
3. Read back responses as requested by the student to ensure accuracy.
4. Follow all testing and accommodation procedures established by the Office of Disability Services.
5. Maintain strict confidentiality of student records, educational information, and testing materials.
6. Arrive promptly and reliably for all scheduled assignments.
7. Communicate professionally with students, faculty, testing personnel, and ODS staff.
8. Document services provided as required by the Office of Disability Services.
9. Participate in mandatory training regarding disability accommodations, confidentiality, and scribing responsibilities.
10. Report concerns, scheduling conflicts, or accommodation issues to the Director of Disability Services or designee.
11. Assist with remote or virtual scribing services when approved and applicable.
12. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Disability Services.

The successful candidate must be an engaging, effective, innovative, dynamic collaborator who will have demonstrated knowledge of the best practices associated with customer service. This individual will have access to sensitive student information and is expected to handle such information within confidential information guidelines and with integrity and professionalism. The successful candidate will also actively participate in creating an environment that encourages, models, embraces, and incorporates diverse thoughts and perspectives of all individuals of various backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives to foster an all-inclusive atmosphere and drive results.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of two-plus (2+) yearsofadministrative/office management related experience, technical training, or equivalent combination of education & experience; Prior related experience in an educational setting is preferred. High School diploma/GED required; Associates degree from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of education, administrative experience, or technical training is preferred.

Background Clearances: Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background History, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance); Verification of educational credentials

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

DCCC fosters a work environment, and a learning community focused on student success by delivering quality, affordable, and responsive educational opportunities in a technologically rich and supportive environment. We celebrate differences and commit to an “open door” policy for individuals with varying levels of knowledge, skills, experiences, and needs. By embracing diverse collegial perspectives, we seek to make inclusivity, teamwork, and respect the foundation for our students to reach their academic goals and on staff to thrive professionally. Delaware County Community College strongly encourages applications from members of traditionally under-represented groups. DCCC promotes an organizational culture and structure that honors diversity through integration of the principles of access, inclusion and most importantly equality. DCCC is an equal employment opportunity employer, valuing diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging.